Vegetable Fries Experiment

Since French Fries (well, really anything fried) cause my stomach to implode, I like to find nice baked fries recipes so I can enjoy the taste of French or sweet potato fries without the nasty heartburn complication.  Recently, I stumbled upon two fry recipes for portobello and avocado fries that looked divine.  I tweaked the avocado recipe, mostly because I didn't have panko, but also because I was short on time and it was easier just to combine both recipes.  My friend, who enjoyed this meal with me, helped me make a basil aioli for dipping.  The portobello fries are from A Cozy Kitchen, my favorite food blog to steal stuff from, and the avocado recipe is from Circle and Kitchen.

Portobello Fries

1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
2 portobello mushrooms
2 large eggs, beaten

1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment, foil, or cooking spray.  On a plate, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, and oregano.  Beat the eggs in a small to medium sized bowl (big enough that you can dip portobello slices).

2) Cut the portobellos in 1/8 inch slices.  Individually, dip into the eggs and evenly coat with the bread crumb mixture.  Place the fries on the baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.  At about 10 minutes, flip them so they are baked evenly.

Avocado Fries

2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges
2 large eggs
salt
1 1/4 cups panko
grated Parmesan for serving

1) Repeat the same procedure for the portobello fries, using the panko and salt to taste instead of the bread crumb mixture.

Basil Aioli

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove
pinch of salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise

1) In a food processor or blender, combine olive oil, basil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until mixture is smooth.

2) Combine with mayonnaise.

They were delicious! I saved the extra aioli and plan on making these tasty fries again soon!